ON Friday 7th December was the clubs annual Christmas do and presentation night. A big thanks to Helen and Alan for organising and Jim for been a great compere. A great night was had by all. Awards handed out were: Best Male – Tim Grimwood, Best Female– Rebecca Simpson, Male Vet Under 50 – Martin Randall, Female Vet Under 50– Emily Abbey, Male Vet Over 50– Neil Bowmer, Female Vet Over 50– Grace Gilpin,

Tony Ward Trophy Super Vet– Steve Brown, Fell Runners Champion – Tim Grimwood, Fell Runners Runner up– Sarah Hackett, Mid Week League Most Points – Male– Evan Jones,Mid Week League Most Points – Female – Helen Bains, Best Marathon Runner – Sarah Hackett – Swaledale Marathon, Windy Miller Trophy (Encourages runners) – Jess Young – Coaching, Endeavour Trophy – Ros Blackmore – OMM Challenge, Founders Shield– Claire Hewitt – 10k Work, Chairmans Shield– Helen Lucas Gardner – 10k Work, Male Newcomer Award– Tony Taylor, Female Newcomer Award– Carrie Morrell, Most Improved Male– Simon Hewitt, Most Improved Female– Sheila Cantrell, Runners Runner – Stuart Clarkson,Wooden Spoon – Amy Kerr – “ Magical Mystery Tour”

Club Championship - Male 40 -44 Stu Clarkson, Male 45 - 49 Mark Sowerby, 50 - 54 Neil Bowmer, 60 - 64 Roger Brisley, Female 35 -39 Emily Abbey, 45-49 Sheila Cantrell, 50 -54 Ros Blackmore, 55 - 59 Vicky Howe, 60 - 65 Julia Spittle, Volunteering award - Sheila Cantrell

On 25th November Martin Randall ran the Northumberland big ten mile and was 43rd in 1.09.17

On the same day was the Eskdale Eureka. Well done to Tim Grimwood who was 5th in 67.47. Followed by Tony Taylor - 54th - 84.35, Mike Keavney - 64th - 87.29.

Well done to Tony Taylor who managed to be inside his target by 23 seconds at the Hardmoors Roseberry Marathon on 9th December and was 12th in a time of 5.29.37